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Original Research

Published on 19 Nov 2025

Provider fidelity in tuberculosis screening practices among adolescents and adults living with HIV in public health facilities in Tanzania: a cross-sectional evaluation

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Lucas L. Shilugu
Lawrencia D. Mushi
Mackfallen G. Anasel

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1688829

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Original Research

Published on 19 Nov 2025

Transmission characteristics of tuberculosis in the high-TB-burden region of Southwest China

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Xing Yang
Haohao Ru
Tao Chen
Lianyong Chen
Qinxuan Ni
Shuangqun Yan
Rui Yang
Jinou Chen
Lin Xu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1670514

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

Etiology of sexually transmitted infections among people living with HIV(PLWHIV) within Meme Division in Cameroon: Seroprevalence and factors associated with transmission

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Bekindaka Ngemani Obase
Tanue Elvis Asangbeng
Awanakam Honore Awanakam
Achu Chalton Odape
Aboudou Habirou KIFOULY
Forgu Esemu Livo
Biyeh Edwin Abi
Jude Daiga Bigoga
Nsagha Dickson
Rose Leke Fomban

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

Integrating Social and Behavior Change Communication into Mass Drug Administration Campaigns for Neglected Tropical Diseases: Insights and Best Practices from Jimma, Ethiopia

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Zewdie Birhanu
Sudhakar Morankar
Daba Abdissa
Gelila Abraham
Gebeyehu Bulcha
Teshome Shiferaw
Nimona Berhanu
Firanbon Teshome
Hirpa Miecha
Yohannes Kebede

Frontiers in Public Health

Review

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

Exploring antibiotic stewardship interventions within a One Health context: A scoping review

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Léo Delpy
Chloe Clifford Astbury
Olivier Kambere Kavulikirwa
Mouhamadou Moustapha SOW
Sandrina Vandenput
Cécile Aenishaenslin
Arne Ruckert
Ria Benko
Mary Wiktorowicz
Tarra L. Penney

Frontiers in Public Health

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Original Research

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

Coinfections and Superinfections in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients in Ecuador: A Cross-Sectional Study of Bacterial and Viral Pathogens

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Diana Morales-Jadán
Claire Muslin
Carolina Viteri-Dávila
Jorge Luis Vélez-Páez
Estefanía Belen Irigoyen-Mogro
Nikolaos C. Kyriakidis
Miguel Angel Garcia-Beregueain
Ismar Alejandra Rivera-Olivero

Frontiers in Public Health

Review

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

Addressing the Challenge of Tuberculosis Screening in Diabetic Populations: A Narrative Review of Methods and Strategies

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Yuqi Ma
Xiwei Lu
Xu Cao
Xintong Lv
Jiaying Li

Frontiers in Public Health

Systematic Review

Accepted on 18 Nov 2025

A scoping review of socio-cultural factors affecting tuberculosis control: Evidence from global studies

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Amidu Alhassan
Yula Salifu
Patience Fakornam Doe
Frank Offei Odonkor
Joseph Lasong

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Published on 18 Nov 2025

Factors associated with commercial sexual activities among students engaging in casual heterosexual behaviors: a cross-sectional study in Zhejiang Province

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Zhongrong Yang
Qiaoqin Ma
Weiyong Chen
Wanjun Chen
Xin Zhou
Tingting Jiang
Hui Wang
Yaping Yao

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1665110

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Perspective

Published on 18 Nov 2025

From structured surveys to outbreak investigations: advancing genomic surveillance of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales within the European Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Surveillance Network

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Anke Kohlenberg
Marius Linkevicius
Erik Alm
Emmanuel Robesyn
Olov Svartström
Daniel Palm
Dominique L. Monnet
Diamantis Plachouras
Barbara Albiger

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1671769

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Original Research

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

Latent Tuberculosis Infection in China, 1990-2050: GBD-Informed Projections for Age-Targeted Screening

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Qing-Qing Jiang
Xiao-Yu Zhang
Shao-Xian Li
Xiao Yu
You-De Liu
Wei Pan
Jian Xue

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

Spatial Patterns and Socio-Environmental Determinants of Gonorrhea Incidence in China

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Ke Hu
Xingjin Yang
Yu Cai
Chaojie Li
Xing Zhang
Di Xiao
Mingyang Yu

Frontiers in Public Health

Policy and Practice Reviews

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

From Criminalization to Care: A Comparative Rights-Based Policy Review of HIV Responses in South Asia

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Praveen Hoogar

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

Differences in HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM): comparison between HIV-positive and HIV-negative college students

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Zhengwei Jing
Wenhui Chang
Hongyuan Wang
Chao Zhou
Tao Cui
Shiyao Xu
Peng Liao
Fei Li
Therese Hesketh
Yan Ning

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

Application of oral fluid for quantitative nucleic acid and antibody detection of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Rui Song
Jun Li
Yiting Wang
Qi Huang
Yan Geng
Xiaoyan Ding
Xuecong Duan
Chunli Wen
Yanfen Tang
Lu Kang

Frontiers in Public Health

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Nov 2025

A Mixed-Methods Study on Healthcare Workers' Perceptions of Treatment Adherence Among HIV-TB Co-infected Patients in a Multi-disease Prevention Policy Context

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Ruili Bi
Lingwei Dou
Rong Pei
Chunnong Jike
Gang Yu
Ju Wang
Yifei Zheng

Frontiers in Public Health